Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Electric Power Infrastructure Services — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a deterioration in the long-term outlook for the electric power segment, suggesting that past acquisitions are underperforming relative to their purchase price. A decrease or absence of loss suggests that the segment's assets are maintaining or exceeding their expected value.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the electric p...
Peer comparison
Peers in the engineering and construction sector typically report this as a periodic impairment charge, with higher frequency often signaling overpayment for acquisitions or structural industry headwinds.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does electric power infrastructure services — goodwill impairment mean?
- The amount of value written off from the electric power segment's acquired assets due to a decline in their expected future profitability.